Great Bay oysters rebound as farmers push to expand floating farms

By: Ian Lenahan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: October 27, 2026

Words: 1,065

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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NEWINGTON — Cormorants glide across the Great Bay tidal estuary, skimming the surface of the water. Peak foliage is visible in the abutting communities along the coastline, a backdrop serving as Kit Gallagher’s everyday office.

The owner of Little Bay Beauties, Gallagher spends his days managing the estuary’s only floating gear oyster farm, with hopes of expanding in the near future. The business, founded in 2018, is among the oyster harvesting operations scattered throughout …

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